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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.15, 998.29 and 340.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.15, 998.29 and 340.83 is: 510.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.15 : 998.29 = 340.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.15/998.29 = 340.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.15x = 998.29 × 340.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.15x = 340,247.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,247.18/666.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.77

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